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Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,842 Sale Price
20% Off
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,220 Sale Price
25% Off
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,220 Sale Price
25% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase.
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
Large vase in Rimini blue glazed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi / Bitossi Table Lamps for Raymor
By Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of taller handcrafted Aldo Bitossi pottery table lamps with dark walnut bases and stem base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery
$1,600 / set
Vintage small ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
printed pattern. The glaze has a deep brown and olive color. This vase was designed by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall and very impressive midcentury table lamp by Also Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963.
This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking and rare large-scale ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Fritte series lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1964 Limited series N.31/35
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Fritte Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1964 .
Glazed ceramic
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$3,730 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Malmö, SE
glaze.
Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Great original condition. Only a tiny chip to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi -
Arabesque
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$983 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green
Ochre Banded Pottery Table Lamps, 1950
s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Aldo Londi for Bitossi Horizontally Glazed Art Pottery Table Lamps. Featuring textured glazed
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage majolica vases was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Gold
Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Glazed Italian Chamotte Stoneware Vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
to Rorstrand but everything suggest that it was actually made in Italy during the 1960s by Aldo Londi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Stoneware
Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950
s
By Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Wall Plate by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern
Brand: Bitossi
Designer: Aldo Londi
Country of Origin: Italy
Color: Blue
Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Green Ceramic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Bitossi
Organic composition and feel
Rich vibrant green ceramic lamp base is adorned with wonderful etched texturing throughout
New linen shade
Newly rewired
Single s...
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and for Cer Paoli, Sahara series
By Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and Ceramiche Paoli, 1960s.
This is a beautiful mid
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic plate Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and is handmade in Italy (estimated to be from the 1960s to 1970s).
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1960
s Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$874 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 small Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 small Ceramics planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$852 Sale Price
40% Off
1960
s Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Glazed Ceramic Buddha Sculpture In the Manner of Aldo Londi Bitossi
Located in Studio City, CA
much in a similar manner of the Italian made Chinese Kwan Yin bust by Aldo Londi for Bitossi/Rosenthal
Category
20th Century Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Remini blue vase by Aldo Londi for Flavia Bitossi Italy
By Flavia Montelupo
Located in NICE, FR
direction of Aldo Londi. Londi’s iconic "Rimini Blu" series shares similarities with Flavia ceramics
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi For Bitossi Feather Plume Ceramic Bowl White And Gold Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic bowl or vessel has gold painted
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Tray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic tray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). The piece presents a
Category
1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$874 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
Large - 17in H x 3in W x 4in D
Medium - 15in H x 3in W x 4in D
Small - 12in H x 3in W x 4in D
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze an excellent condition on this large Bitossi vase circa 1980's .
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops from Bitossi's Lacrima Decor. Minute losses to some of the relief. ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$1,620 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi Cermaic Lamps Harlequin Pattern
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of Also Londi for Bitossi ceramic lamps with a harlequin pattern decoration. The lamps
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Italian Design Terra Orange and White Studio Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
original textured burned orange color shade.
Beautiful shape and texture great effect.
Aldo Londi
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware bowl with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and
Category
1950s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$874 Sale Price
20% Off
Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and Italica Ars, Italy 1970s
By Italica Ars, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Female Figure Bowl, Italy, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large deep bowl decorated in matt glazes of yellows and ochres with three clothed female figures, in excellent condition. A rare early piece with a Danish shop's label to the base.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp with White Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Rhimini Blue Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Italy 60‘s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
An Italian Design classical from the 1960‘s.
Brings good mood into everybody’s home.
Original, limited and signed : 727/21. Italy on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, Stilnovo, Joe
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder shape and festive "Prezzemolo", or Parsley, decor in blue colorway. The decor consists of abstract geomentic shapes in blu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid
By Bitossi
Located in Cordova, SC
craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This particular piece represents the distinctive work of Aldo Londi
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowls Set of 2, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
unifies the composition.
The larger bowl is signed in Londi's own hand with his distinctive 'Ztaly' mark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Gold
Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp with hand-thrown ceramic base in blue and beige glaze with manual relief embossing of geometric inspiration.
Category
20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Brown Lacquered Earthenware Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1970s.
This jug is made in lacquered earthenware with brown and orange shades, which are rare colors.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces o...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale lamp, covered in Rimini blue glaze featuring incised Sgraffito decoration.
Category
1950s Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame
blue. 1970s.
By Bergboms, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bromma, SE
Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Italian Bitossi for Swedish Bergboms. Hand thrown stoneware during the 1960s. Rough Chamotte structure with a glaze in creamy white.
Art pot...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
steel blue colors pops against the mottled teal green background glaze.
The bowl is signed in Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful trio set by Bitossi. This ceramic set is glamorous, chic and so mid-century. The trio includes a beautiful ashtray, a tall table lighter and a cigarette holder. Together th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Accented Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger Aldo for Bitossi Incised Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted glazed
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
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Aldo Londi Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi vintage you’re looking for. A aldo londi vintage — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A aldo londi vintage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made aldo londi vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Aldo Londi Vintage?
A aldo londi vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $960, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $3,315.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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